Edwards played in 39 games for the Panthers since being drafted by the team in 2010. He had five career receptions for 121 yards and returned 36 punts for 253 yards and 15 kickoffs for 295 yards. He also rushed twice for 12 yards and completed two of three pass attempts for 11 yards.

The Panthers also signed wide receiver Toney Clemons to the practice squad and terminated wide receiver Cordell Roberson from the practice squad.